Cross-generational Insights on Work, Life, and Mental Health
We delve into the complexities of managing a multigenerational workforce, discussing how Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z and now Alpha each approach work, life, and mental health differently.
This episode highlights a survey of 2000 people created by Wiley, revealing stark differences in how each generation views mental health and its impact on work performance.
The hosts argue that there is nuance in all these matters and even if data from a survey says one thing, it might necessarily be true. The discussion further explores the importance of trust and fulfillment at work, the negotiation of worker's rights we reveal the bold move by the United Auto Workers to negotiate a 32-hour work week, and the ripple effects it might have on the industry.
As well as issues between generations an creating a culture of trust.
Highlights:
4:42 - Where different generations stand in how they feel about mental health in the workplace.
9:50 - Lack of trust in the workplace and Brad’s experience with helping change one of his former workplaces to create systems to prevent lack of trust and blame.
12:53 - The surprsing stats around which generation values fulfillment over money at work.
16:24 - What the United Auto Workers Union is suggesting to create more work life balance.
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